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  • Developing Grit: A Tool in Facing Burnout

    In a university setting, students are often faced with burnout or hear others talking about it frequently. In this blog post, Lucille highlights Angela Duckworth's concept of grit, and how it can be used to increase motivation and fulfillment as students.

  • How Initiating Change in Your Life Makes You a Better Leader

    "How does initiating change in your life make you a better leader?" In his book "The Last Lecture", Randy Pausch, a former professor at Carnegie Melon, shares how he followed his childhood dreams and aspirations. He initiated change throughout his life regardless of his life’s evident obstacles. In this post, Ellen explores how Randy’s personal interests supported him being an inspiration and a leader despite hardship.